AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUN Climate Debt Push: Climate-vulnerable states at UNGA warned they’re being forced into deeper debt for disasters they didn’t cause, with Saint Lucia’s PM Philip J Pierre saying “climate finance is not charity” and calling for eligibility based on vulnerability, not just income. UN Security Council Reform: Russia’s Sergey Lavrov backed India’s bid for a permanent UNSC seat while opposing more Western representation, as Portugal and Mauritius also voiced support for India’s candidacy. Haiti Security Mandate: OAS member states, including Saint Lucia, urged renewal of the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force mandate in Haiti and called for sustained funding and logistics. Local Crime & Firearms: Saint Lucia police reported a drop in crime and homicides, but said 36 of 48 homicides involved illegal firearms, warning prosecution will come “without impunity.” Cost of Living: LUCELEC set September’s fuel surcharge at 35.6 cents per kWh, citing higher August fuel costs. Health Access: Presbyopia screening and free reading glasses roll out in primary health care from Oct 1, plus a new prosthetic centre opened to help amputees walk again. Disability & Education: NCPD launched a knowledge-management project for PWDs, while Taiwan donated Mandarin textbooks to St. Mary’s College. Culture & Sports: Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts won “Music Festival of the Year,” and Piton Boyz opened Nations League play with a 2-0 loss to Barbados.
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